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LANCASTER, Ohio — A Fairfield County judge has appointed a special prosecutor to review whether
firearms instructor Terry J. Dunlap Sr. should be charged in the accidental shooting of a student
taking his concealed-carry class.

Common Pleas Judge Richard E. Berens appointed Jeffrey Hunter, a former assistant prosecutor in
Greene County.

Fairfield County Prosecutor Gregg Marx said yesterday that he sought a special prosecutor to
avoid any conflict of interest. Dunlap, 73, is a Violet Township trustee seeking re-election on
Nov. 5.

Marx said he sought a special prosecutor after county Sheriff Dave Phalen’s office referred to
his office its investigatory file about the shooting. Berens picked Hunter on Sept. 10.

The accidental shooting occurred on Aug. 10 toward the end of a 12-hour day of training in gun
handling and safety. Dunlap is certified by the state to teach classes for Ohioans who are getting
their concealed-carry permits.

Neither Dunlap nor his attorney, Richard Ricketts, could be reached for comment.